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Test Code BRAFV BRAF V600E Immunostain, Technical Component Only


Ordering Guidance


This test includes only technical performance of the stain (no pathologist interpretation is performed). If diagnostic consultation by a pathologist is required order PATHC / Pathology Consultation.



Shipping Instructions


Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope (T693)

Container/Tube: Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Preferred:

-Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

OR

-2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick

Acceptable: None


Useful For

Identification of BRAF V600E-mutated protein

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
IHTOA IHC Additional, Tech Only No, (Bill Only) No
IHTOI IHC Initial, Tech Only No, (Bill Only) No

Method Name

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Reporting Name

BRAF V600E IHC, Tech Only

Specimen Type

TECHONLY

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
TECHONLY Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Wet/frozen tissue
Cytology smears
Nonformalin fixed tissue
Nonparaffin embedded tissue
Noncharged slides
ProbeOn slides
Snowcoat slides		 Reject

Clinical Information

BRAF is a serine/threonine protein kinase and a member of the Raf family. The BRAF V600E alteration leads to constitutive activation of the mitogen activated protein kinase pathway, which plays a role in cell proliferation and tumorigenesis. This genetic alteration has been detected in a variety of tumors such as melanoma, colorectal cancer, papillary thyroid carcinoma, hairy cell leukemia, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88342-TC, primary

88341-TC, if additional IHC

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Immunohistochemical (IHC)/In Situ Hybridization (ISH) Stains Request (T763) with the specimen.

Disease States

  • Colorectal cancer